PM Shehbaz Sharif expresses grief over losses caused by rains in Balochistan

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the federal government will leave no stone unturned to assist the Balochistan government in its relief and rescue operations in the rains-affected areas of the province.

He gave the assurance during a telephone call to Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo, to discuss the damage caused by the recent rains and rescue operations carried out in the affected areas of the province.

The Prime Minister expressed grief over the losses of precious lives during the torrential rains in Balochistan.

The Chief Minister briefed the Prime Minister on the relief operations and thanked him for assuring full cooperation with the provincial government.

They expressed their determination to work together to solve the problems faced by Balochistan.

Earlier, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority Balochistan released a report on the damages caused by the monsoon heavy rains and flash floods in the province.

According to the report, at least sixty-five people were killed in various incidents during the recent rains in Bolan, Quetta, Zhob, Dakki, Khasdar, Kohlu, Ketch, Mastung, Harnai, Qila Saifullah, and Sibi districts.

More than 730 houses were demolished across the province.